March 2026 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” This case series reports three novel and atypical morphological patterns of alopecia areata, termed the central sparing, paw, and punctate patterns, highlighting their importance for dermatologists in improving diagnosis and management of the condition.
June 2026 in “Barind Medical College Journal” In this study, researchers examined 1,000 South Asian patients misusing topical corticosteroids for dermatophytosis and found that this misuse resulted in atypical, chronic, and recurrent fungal infections called steroid-modified dermatophytosis, often involving extensive and atypical skin presentations.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” This study found that intercropping Bhringraj with Psidium guajava benefited from organic nutrient sources, with the best growth parameters achieved using 100% Mahua cake, enhancing plant height, leaf count, branch number, and collar diameter by releasing nutrients effectively.
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August 2023 in “Nature Communications” In this study, researchers observed that the combination of hair progenitors and their micro-niche changes every three days in mouse zigzag hair, and disruptions in specific genes affected this rhythm, highlighting the importance of this periodic change for normal hair morphology.
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December 2013 in “Journal of Dermatology” This study found that scanning electron microscopy can identify four specific hair morphology patterns in alopecia areata patients, offering a less invasive diagnostic option compared to punch biopsy.